D.C. Vital Records Agency Information

D.C. VITAL RECORDS
The District of Columbia Division of Vital Records (D.C. Vital Records) issues certified copies of D.C. birth certificates and D.C. death certificates for events which occurred within the District of Columbia. You may order copies of D.C. vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

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Available District of Columbia (DC) Vital Record Types

Birth
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the District of Columbia from August 1, 1874 to present.

First Copy:
$23.00
Additional Copies:
$23.00

Death
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the District of Columbia from August 1, 1874 to present.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by D.C. Vital Records, to securely order certified District of Columbia (DC) vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by D.C. Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as District of Columbia vital records, simple, fast and secure:

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VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering District of Columbia (DC) vital records for your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.